Climate Comfort Score
84/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 73°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Orlando Sanford, FL Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 73°F
- Avg annual temp
- 84/100
- Comfort score
- 49.6"
- Annual precip
- -15d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Orlando Sanford
Orlando Sanford, Florida averages 73°F a year and scores 84/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 89% of U.S. cities.
- 73°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 84/100
- comfort score, milder than 89% of U.S. cities
- 49.6"
- annual precipitation
- -15 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
73°F (23°C)
Avg High
83°F
Avg Low
63°F
Annual Precip
49.6"
Comfort Score
84/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
73°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
49.6"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Orlando Sanford) 84.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Orlando Sanford area.
How Orlando Sanford compares to every U.S. city
Orlando Sanford's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
84 Top 11% higher than 89% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Orlando Sanford
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Orlando Sanford's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4" | 1.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 2.3" | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 2.9" | 0.0 | 1.1 |
| April | 83°F (29°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 2.4" | 0.0 | 4.1 |
| May | 89°F (31°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 3.3" | 0.0 | 14.1 |
| June | 91°F (33°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 8.2" | 0.0 | 20.6 |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 74°F (24°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 7.3" | 0.0 | 25.8 |
| August | 93°F (34°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 6.8" | 0.0 | 26.3 |
| September | 90°F (32°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 6.2" | 0.0 | 18.2 |
| October | 85°F (29°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9" | 0.0 | 5.0 |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9" | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2" | 0.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 2.4"
8.1 days with precipitation
February 2.3"
8.0 days with precipitation
March 2.9"
7.9 days with precipitation
April 2.4"
7.1 days with precipitation
May 3.3"
8.3 days with precipitation
June 8.2"
17.0 days with precipitation
July 7.3"
16.7 days with precipitation
August 6.8"
17.2 days with precipitation
September 6.2"
15.7 days with precipitation
October 3.9"
9.9 days with precipitation
November 1.9"
8.4 days with precipitation
December 2.2"
8.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
January 9
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
January 24
50% probability date
Growing Season
-15 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
557
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
3,554
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70% | 7.7 | N/A | N/A |
| February | 67% | 8.3 | N/A | N/A |
| March | 66% | 8.0 | 49% | 8% |
| April | 67% | 7.9 | 44% | 5% |
| May | 71% | 7.3 | 30% | 4% |
| June | 75% | 6.0 | 54% | 5% |
| July | 75% | 5.9 | 35% | 2% |
| August | 77% | 6.3 | 50% | 4% |
| September | 77% | 6.8 | N/A | N/A |
| October | 73% | 7.2 | 47% | 12% |
| November | 73% | 6.9 | N/A | N/A |
| December | 73% | 7.4 | N/A | N/A |
What Orlando Sanford's climate means for you
Orlando Sanford runs 73°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about -15 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near January 24 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 557 heating and 3,554 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Orlando Sanford, FL
In Orlando Sanford, Florida, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 73°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 83°F to a mean daily low of 63°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USW00012854, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Orlando Sanford averages 49.6 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages -15 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near January 24 and the first fall freeze near January 9. As for energy demand, 557 heating degree days and 3,554 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Orlando Sanford scores 84/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Orlando Sanford, FL? ▼
The average annual temperature in Orlando Sanford, Florida is 73°F. The warmest month averages 93°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 50°F (10°C).
How much rain does Orlando Sanford get? ▼
Orlando Sanford receives 49.6 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Orlando Sanford? ▼
Orlando Sanford has a climate comfort score of 84/100 (Excellent), milder than 89% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Orlando Sanford? ▼
Orlando Sanford has approximately -15 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around January 24 and the first fall freeze around January 9.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Orlando Sanford? ▼
Orlando Sanford has 557 heating degree days and 3,554 cooling degree days annually, a cooling-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Orlando Sanford climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00012854 near Orlando Sanford.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00012854. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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